Beet Radicchio Gorgonzola Salad With Blood Orange Vinaigrette Food

BEET, RADICCHIO, & GORGONZOLA SALAD WITH BLOOD ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Place the beets in a small roasting pan, and bake until tender, about 1 hour.
• Cool the beets completely, then peel and cut into bite sized pieces.
• Coarsely chop the radicchio, then arrange on a platter with the beets.
• Distribute the Gorgonzola crumbles and walnuts on top of the salad.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients until blended.
• Drizzle the dressing over the salad and enjoy.

BEET-ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Boil 1 pound beets in salted water until tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Drain, then peel and slice into wedges. Toss in a serving bowl with 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, 2 tablespoons chopped chives or scallions, and salt and pepper. Add 1 bunch arugula and 2 segmented blood oranges and toss.

BEET SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• For vinaigrette, place the first 8 ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate 1 hour., Preheat oven to 400°. Place beets in a 13x9-in. baking dish; add 1 in. of water. Bake, covered, until tender, 40-45 minutes. Cool; peel and cut beets into thin slices., Just before serving, arrange watercress on a platter or individual plates; top with beets. Sprinkle with walnuts and cheese. Shake dressing again; drizzle over salad.

ROASTED BEET SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Wrap in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake 50-60 minutes or until tender. Remove foil; cool completely. Peel beets and cut into wedges., In a small bowl, whisk oil, orange zest, orange juice, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper until blended; stir in 1 tablespoon tarragon. In a large bowl, combine spinach, salad greens and remaining tarragon. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently to coat., Transfer to a platter or divide among 12 salad plates. Top with orange sections and beets; sprinkle with cheese and walnuts. Serve immediately.